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KYC in South Africa: The 2026 Compliance Guide

A comprehensive guide to navigating South Africa's Know Your Customer landscape in 2026. Covers FICA 2024 amendments, FIC updated guidance, POPIA data protection compliance, DHA Smart ID integration, and enforcement actions affecting financial services, fintechs, and VASPs.

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What You Will Learn

  • FICA 2024 amendments: new accountable institution categories, expanded KYC obligations, and updated risk management programme requirements for South African fintechs
  • FIC guidance updates: targeted financial sanctions alignment, proliferation financing risk assessment, and Customer Due Diligence remediation timelines for existing relationships
  • POPIA compliance in KYC: lawful processing conditions, consent requirements, data minimisation principles, and cross-border transfer restrictions when verifying South African citizens
  • DHA Smart ID integration: real-time identity verification via Home Affairs APIs, Green ID Book deprecation roadmap, and biometric matching requirements for account opening
  • South African regulatory enforcement snapshot: FIC administrative penalties, Prudential Authority restrictions, and SARB fintech licensing KYC prerequisites in 2026

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